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PLANTS FOR HEALTH: Fight Air Pollution With Plants!

05/16/2008
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  • It has been almost 20 years since the EPA confirmed the dangers of indoor VOCs (volatile organic chemicals), yet so little has been done to make the air inside our homes and offices and less toxic. Poor ventilation systems, sealed buildings and our use of synthetic products in the home are the main causes of our inner-pollution and, for most of us, these problems can't be reversed overnight. But with the help of plant therapy, we can combat household VOCs and breathe easier....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/how-to-fight-indoor-air-pollution-with-plants/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • It has been almost 20 years since the EPA confirmed the dangers of indoor VOCs (volatile organic chemicals), yet so little has been done to make the air inside our homes and offices and less toxic. Poor ventilation systems, sealed buildings and our use of synthetic products in the home are the main causes of our inner-pollution and, for most of us, these problems can't be reversed overnight. But with the help of plant therapy, we can combat household VOCs and breathe easier....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/how-to-fight-indoor-air-pollution-with-plants/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • It has been almost 20 years since the EPA confirmed the dangers of indoor VOCs (volatile organic chemicals), yet so little has been done to make the air inside our homes and offices and less toxic. Poor ventilation systems, sealed buildings and our use of synthetic products in the home are the main causes of our inner-pollution and, for most of us, these problems can't be reversed overnight. But with the help of plant therapy, we can combat household VOCs and breathe easier....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/how-to-fight-indoor-air-pollution-with-plants/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • It has been almost 20 years since the EPA confirmed the dangers of indoor VOCs (volatile organic chemicals), yet so little has been done to make the air inside our homes and offices and less toxic. Poor ventilation systems, sealed buildings and our use of synthetic products in the home are the main causes of our inner-pollution and, for most of us, these problems can't be reversed overnight. But with the help of plant therapy, we can combat household VOCs and breathe easier....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/how-to-fight-indoor-air-pollution-with-plants/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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    It has been almost 20 years since the EPA confirmed the dangers of indoor VOCs (volatile organic chemicals), yet so little has been done to make the air inside our homes and offices and less toxic. Poor ventilation systems, sealed buildings and our use of synthetic products in the home are the main causes of our inner-pollution and, for most of us, these problems can't be reversed overnight. But with the help of plant therapy, we can combat household VOCs and breathe easier....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/how-to-fight-indoor-air-pollution-with-plants/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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It has been almost 20 years since the EPA confirmed the dangers of indoor VOCs (volatile organic chemicals), yet so little has been done to make the air inside our homes and offices and less toxic. Poor ventilation systems, sealed buildings and our use of synthetic products in the home are the main causes of our inner-pollution and, for most of us, these problems can't be reversed overnight. But with the help of plant therapy, we can combat household VOCs and breathe easier....

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